Thailand Thai Language – Part 1: Basic Rules & FAQ’s Posted on January 16, 2020July 31, 2021 By Angela Chang When visiting any foreign country where English is not the primary language, it’s always good to know some phrases in the local language. This shows that you put in the time beforehand to connect with them. When training Muay Thai in Thailand, most people you encounter are not going to speak… Read more
Fighting and Training Guide to Planning & Training in Thailand – Part 2: Preparing for Thailand Posted on September 19, 2019October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang In Part 1, we covered the initial steps of planning your trip. In Part 2, we will cover preparation prior to arriving to Thailand, from your suitcase to yourself. This is the part that many people don’t have any knowledge about, especially if they’ve never trained in Thailand. Being proactive will offset, or even avoid, a lot of issues that can come up during your trip. Read more
Fighting and Training Guide to Planning & Training in Thailand – Part 1: Preparing for Your Trip Posted on September 6, 2019October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang This is the first out of a three-part series of the ULTIMATE guide to planning of, before going, and during your stay in Thailand. This is meant for those who haven’t made their first trip over to the motherland of Muay Thai yet, as well as for those who want want more general knowledge / to make their experience a bit more smooth next time. Read more
Gym Reviews Kem Muaythai Gym [Gym Review] Posted on May 14, 2017July 10, 2026 By Angela Chang The car turned into an unmarked road that went up the mountain. And we kept going up for what seemed like half an hour. I felt my ears pop from the pressure change. The morning run was going to be interesting, for sure. After the long drive up, we turned again and stopped. We got out of the car and were surprised by the nippy air. We were in the mountains, afterall. 591.76 m / 1941.48 feet in altitude, to be exact. Stark contrast from Bangkok, which is 4.48 m / 14.69 feet. Read more
Lifestyle Day Trip – Koh Larn for 620 Baht / ~$18 USD Posted on May 9, 2017April 22, 2017 By Angela Chang Koh Larn is a beautiful island just off of Pattaya. With minimal time to travel with training and fighting, Koh Larn is an excellent choice as Pattaya is not very far away from Bangkok and is very easy to get to. Pattaya itself is just alright for tourist purposes, in… Read more
Lifestyle Day Trip – Ayutthaya For Under 200 Baht / $6 USD Posted on April 30, 2017April 22, 2017 By Angela Chang Having been in Thailand for almost a year, I’ve barely traveled anywhere outside of Bangkok except for fights. Graced with the presence of one of my best friends visiting for New Year’s, we decided to take a trip to Ayutthaya and see the ruins everyone talks about. We were originally going… Read more